Best and worst entry-level jobs for 2014

VANESSA H, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

By VANESSA HO, SEATTLEPI.COM STAFF

Published 8:56 pm, Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Just in time for graduation, here's a look at the 20 worst entry-level jobs, followed by the 20 best entry-level jobs, as compiled by Wallet Hub. The financial consumer site looked at starting salaries and potential income growth, among other factors, to rank more than 100 jobs. (To see definitions of listed jobs, go the Bureau of Labor Statistics here).

With graduation around the corner, here's a look at the 20 best and 20 worst entry-level jobs, as compiled by financial consumer site Wallet Hub.

The site analyzed starting salaries, potential income growth, and projected job growth, among other factors, to rank more than 100 entry-level jobs.

Of course, by the time grads hit the job market, their educational choices will largely dictate their career paths. So Wallet Hub's list might best serve current students thinking about their future.

The latest government report showed that the country added 288,000 jobs in April, a positive sign after the economy stalled over the winter. The unemployment rate also sank to 6.3 percent - the lowest rate since 2008 - but that was likely due to a diminished job force.

Washington's unemployment rate was 6.3 percent in March, the most recent month in which data were available.

The slideshow above starts with the worst 20 starting jobs, followed by the best 20. It ends with Wallet Hub's No. 1 entry-level job.

This story is part of a series on jobs and working in Seattle, including: